US Bridges

Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0W of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140839003809

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor L.0-11.9
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0N 2.0W of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 1411
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40902, -97.16459
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minor L.0-11.9 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.